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Visual Vocabulary
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Democracy A government in which the citizens take part in the political process by voting for the leaders of the government.
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Peloponnesus (Pel·o·po·knee·sus) The peninsula in Southern Greece where Sparta was located.
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Peloponnesian War A war between Athens and Sparta that threatened to tear all of Greece apart.
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City-state A political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands.
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Tyrant Someone who takes power illegally.
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Oligarchy A government ruled by a few powerful individuals.
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Alexander the Great Leader of Greece Conquered land Spread Greek culture throughout the country
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Mount Olympus A mountain peak in NE Greece, near the Aegean coast. Believed to be the dwelling place of Greek gods.
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Philosopher a person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics
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Persian Wars The invasion by Persia began a series of wars between Persia and Greece
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Socrates (SOCK-ra-tees) Greek philosopher who practiced doubt and questioning to find the truth. Most of what is known about Socrates is from his conversations with Plato.
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Plato (Play-Toe) A Greek philosopher, student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle. His most famous work is The Republic
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Aristotle An ancient Greek philosopher known as the Father of Logic; student of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great
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Athens A city-state within Greece. Is known for education and philosophy.
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Sparta A city-state within Greece. Is known for having a STRONG army.
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Cavalry A unit of soldiers who ride horses
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Strategy A plan for fighting a battle or war
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Phalanx A group of warriors who stood close together in a square
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